Location: Darwin, NT
Employment type: Casual, Part-time hours, full time hours, we are flexible.
Ella is a Darwin’s award-winning contemporary restaurant, celebrated for its creativity, excellence, and culture. In 2025, Ella was awarded Best Asian Restaurant NT at the Gold Plate Awards, cementing our reputation as one of the Territory’s leading dining destinations. In 2024, we also won multiple chef hats, along with NT's best over restaurant.
Our food is Contemporary Sri Lankan cuisine, with a strong focus on local Northern Territory ingredients, vibrant Sri Lankan flavours, and a variety of cooking techniques that make our menu playful, creative, and limitless in what can be imagined.
We are currently seeking a Sous Chef and a Chef de Partie to join our dynamic team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a kitchen that values curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, while giving you the chance to learn a completely new cuisine and experience flavours you may not have tried before.
At Ella, you’ll be supported by your colleagues, managers, and owners in an environment that prizes communication, teamwork, and hard work — because we know that you get out what you put in.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook a variety of high-quality dishes.
- Assist with menu planning and the development of new recipes.
- Ensure consistent food quality and presentation.
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
- Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering supplies.
- Supervise and train junior kitchen staff.
- Ensure compliance with all food safety and workplace health and safety regulations.
What We Offer
- A supportive, growth-focused environment (we work like a sports team, not a “family vibe”)
- The opportunity to learn and grow with Contemporary Sri Lankan cuisine using local NT produce
- Be part of a restaurant that has won multiple NT Gold Plate Awards, including Restaurant of the Year and Best Asian Restaurant NT 2025
- A culture that prioritises curiosity, flavour, fun, and collaboration
- Direct support and mentorship from experienced managers and owners
About You
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.
- Relevant qualification such as a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, Diploma of Hospitality Management, or an equivalent recognised culinary qualification.
- Passionate about food, flavour, and hospitality
- Curious and open to learning new cuisines and techniques
- A strong team player with excellent communication skills
- Resilient under pressure and reliable in fast-paced service
- Committed to hard work, consistency, and delivering excellence
How to Apply
Send applications to: [email protected]
Join a team where flavour, creativity, and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. A great opportunity for the right people.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $33.85 – $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free drinks
- Free food
- Professional development assistance
Experience:
- Kitchen: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
